UPM-Kymmene Oyj - UPM Raflatac to acquire labelstock coating operation in Brazil

UPM Raflatac, one of the world's leading suppliers of self-adhesive labelstock,
will acquire Gumtac, the Brazilian labelstock coating and slitting business of
BIC Group. Gumtac is located in Rio de Janeiro and employs approximately 35
people.

“UPM Raflatac has in recent years developed a widely recognized brand in
Brazil. Through our distribution terminal in Jaguariúna, São Paulo, we have
served key customers in this rapidly growing market. Gumtac's well-managed
operation will give us an excellent platform to extend our product offering and
further support our customers' growth in the region,” says Jouko Lähepelto,
Senior Vice President, Americas & Asia Pacific.

The closing of the acquisition is subject to obtaining appropriate licences
from local authorities.

For further information please contact:
Mr Jussi Vanhanen, President, UPM Raflatac, tel. +358 40 567 2458
Mr Jouko Lähepelto, Senior Vice President, UPM Raflatac Americas & Asia
Pacific, tel. +1 828 275 0243, (after 15:00 EET)
Mr Maurício Médici, General Manager, UPM Raflatac Brazil, tel. +55 11 8713 0513

About UPM Raflatac
UPM Raflatac, part of UPM's Engineered Materials business group, is one of the
world's leading suppliers of self-adhesive label materials. UPM Raflatac has a
global service network consisting of 11 factories on five continents and a
broad network of sales offices and slitting and distribution terminals
worldwide. UPM Raflatac employs 2,400 people and made sales of approximately
EUR 1.1 billion (USD 1.5 billion) in 2010. Further information is available at
www.upmraflatac.com.